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More power - and money - to the patient

29/06/2010 For the first time, patients in West Sussex will have the chance to be given their own budget to buy in the healthcare that suits them best.

From left to right: Henry Smith MP; Paul Trevethick, Area Director at NHS West Sussex; Veryan Nicholls, Locality Manager at NHS West Sussex; Dr Geraint Thomas, Director of Health4Crawley; David Cumberland, Business Manager at Crawley Health Centre.

Crawley MP praises new health centre as a ‘real asset’ for the town

21/06/2010 The new Crawley Health Centre was officially opened on Friday (18 June 2010) by Crawley MP Henry Smith.

West Sussex men urged to MOT their body, not just their car this Father’s Day

17/06/2010 NHS West Sussex is calling for men to pay more attention to their health and take up the chance for a free check up as we mark Father’s Day.

Sussex Day Walk - 16th June 2010

15/06/2010 Experience one of Sussex’s best views on foot

New health centre officially opens in Crawley town centre

14/06/2010 A new health centre, which will help people in the Crawley area, will be officially opened by Crawley MP Henry Smith on Friday 18 June.

Smoking ban linked to drop in admissions for heart attacks

11/06/2010 Just a year after the smoking ban in England, 1,200 fewer people were admitted to hospital across the country with heart attacks.

World Cup fans in West Sussex urged to avoid injury time

11/06/2010 World Cup fans in West Sussex are being urged to avoids the harmful effects of alcohol from hangovers, to hospital admissions or even arrest.

Healthy Weight, Healthy You

09/06/2010 This June, NHS West Sussex is encouraging everyone in the county to take simple steps to a healthy weight and a healthy lifestyle.

Have your say on GP practices

09/06/2010 The Government thinks people should be able to choose a GP practice that is most convenient to them.

Would you like to have your say on health services in West Sussex?

07/06/2010 NHS West Sussex is looking to recruit a member of the public to work directly with its Continuing Healthcare team.

People in West Sussex urged to look after themselves and others during hot weather this summer

04/06/2010 Many of us are looking forward to the summer: to sunny afternoons, holidays, ice creams and trips to the beach, but when it’s too hot for too long there are health risks, especially for the very young, the elderly and the seriously ill.

West Sussex teenagers tell the truth about their lifestyles

04/06/2010 More than 3,500 Year 10 pupils from secondary schools across the county took part in the latest Lifestyle Survey of 14-15 year olds in West Sussex to reveal what their lives are really like.

Celebrating carers in West Sussex

03/06/2010 Carers living in West Sussex are being celebrated in the county this June with a series of events highlighting their vital role and commitment.

Let's get Chichester cycling

03/06/2010 Could you and your colleagues be Chichester’s Workplace Cycle Challenge champions?

More time to have your views on improvements to mental health services in West Sussex

01/06/2010 Anyone who has not had their say on plans to improve mental health services across West Sussex now has an extra week to tell the local NHS what they think.